Meet The
Team
Rebecca Foster
Owner/Instructor
Rebecca is a dedicated and nurturing coach with a deep passion for helping young athletes succeed. Swimming has been a constant in her life since childhood, and she has competed and coached at various levels.
Rebecca began her coaching career as a Swim Lessons Instructor for the City of Fresno. In 2008, she joined Clovis Swim Club as a coach, and by 2015, she became the Head Coach for Fig Garden Swim Team. In addition to her coaching roles, Rebecca has taught beginning swim courses as an Instructor/Graduate Assistant in the Kinesiology Department at Fresno State, volunteered as a coach for Fresno State Swim & Dive, and has over five years of experience coaching and participating in triathlons.
Rebecca holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Fresno, with her Master’s Thesis focusing on Long-Term Athlete Development and the importance of swimming for life.
Rebecca’s coaching philosophy is simple: “It’s not about creating superstar 10-year-olds who burn out by high school. We want to help good 10-year-olds become great 15-year-olds and ultimately build superstar 18+ college athletes.”
Eli Khan
Instructor
Eli Kahn has been a swim instructor for over 4 years, sharing her passion for swimming and water safety with swimmers of all ages. Eli works primarily with young swimmers, age 4 and up, helping them build strong foundations and confidence in the pool. Currently attending Fresno State, Eli is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry.
Carly Allen
Instructor
Carly Allen is a compassionate and skilled swim instructor with 3 years of experience teaching swimmers of all abilities. Currently attending San Diego State University, Carly is pursuing a degree in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Development, which enhances her ability to connect with and support her students, especially those with special needs.
Ruby Contreras Martinez
Instructor
Ruby is a passionate swim instructor currently attending Fresno City College, where she is an active member of both the swim team and the wrestling team. Her unique combination of athleticism and determination shines through in her teaching, as she works with swimmers of all ages and abilities.
Ashlyn Johnson
Instructor
Ashlyn is an outgoing swim instructor currently attending Sanger High School, where she excels as a member of both the swim team and the water polo team. Outside of her athletic pursuits, Ashlyn is an active member of FFA, where she proudly shows goats. With her sweet and gentle personality, Ashlyn has a natural ability to connect with kids of all ages.
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Swimming is more than just movement—it’s efficiency, control, and precision. Whether you’re training for an event or simply looking to improve your swimming technique, Hillside Swim School is here to help.
